Florida-Disney trip 2014

So it's been a while since I've posted because I haven't had much to blog about but I recently took a trip to Florida in America with my Family.

We went during the Easter holidays in April and I was with my dad, sister, two nephews.

Me and my Dad stayed in the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort while my sister and nephews stayed in  the All Star Movies Resort. Our hotel was so nice and homely but my sisters hotel was catered more for kids. We were there for two weeks and it was so much fun.

(Photo: outside the back of our hotel in the evening, light up fountain and trees.)

 

There was lots to do during the days you weren't going out and in the evenings, there were three swimming pools and two hot pools, there were many restaurants and you could take a 5 minute walk to Disneys Broadwalk and a 15 minute walk over to Disneys Epcot.

One of the first Disney Parks we went to was Epcot where we walked around the different country sections and then stayed to watch the fireworks afterwards, we could then easily walk back to our hotel. The sunsets in Florida are beautiful.

(Photo: Entrance to the Wizarding world of Harry potter...'Hogsmeade' at Universal studios) 

One of my favourite days was when we visited universal studios and I got to go to 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.' I love Harry potter and it was such a good expirience.

I recommend trying the butterbeer which is delicious and also getting a chocolate frog from Honeydukes. 

If you go to Universal Studios the rides to go on are:

-The Hulk 

-Harry Potter ride 

-Spider-Man 

-Rock it

(Photo: Honeydukes sweet shop in the Wizarding world of Harry potter at universal studios)

(Photo: Hogwarts castle and entrance to the Harry potter ride)

(Photo: Starbucks at the Florida outlets) 

The Starbucks in America is amazing, I love the marble cake which they warmed up, the low fat chocolate milk and the sweet barbecue crisps.

(Photo: Entrance to Magic kingdom)

(Photo: Castle in Magic Kingdom)

I loved Magic Kingdom because it reminded me of my childhood all over again.

(Photo: Close up of the castle in Magic kingdom) 

(Photo: Close up the the big Sphere in Epcot)

(Photo: fireworks in Magic Kingdom)

I went to see the fireworks in Magic Kingdom two nights in a row and got in different spots each time, they were really good and a must see attraction if you go.

(Photo: my two nephews Riley (left 3) and Callum (right 10) seeing Mickey Mouse)

My nephew Riley stomped his feet and said he is not leaving Magic kingdom until he sees Mickey Mouse, it's great for kids and I loved seeing the smiles on my two nephews faces.

(Photos: Olivanders wand shop in Universal studios)

(Photos: My most favourite ride of all time is 'The Tower of Terror' and my total amount of times going on it is 17 times, I brought this mug because it is based on the ride) 

(Photo: Honeydukes milk chocolate bar from the Wizarding world of Harry potter in universal studios)

(Photo: chocolate frog from the Wizarding world of Harry potter in universal studios) 

It was such ad good holiday and if you ever get the chance to go, do as much as you can because it is the trip of a lifetime.

Kara xx

Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour 2014 London O2 Arena Tuesday 6th May

Miley Cyrus is a big public figure, wether you know her from Hannah Montana, her music or the outrageous twerking and tounge wagging, you have most probably heard of her and if not it's about time you crawl out from inside your rock and into the real world.

I watched Miley as Hannah Montana when I was growing up and I have watched every episode, I idolised her, she has been in the news multiple times since the famous blonde crop haircut all that time ago and it seems she has become what most people think of as an unacceptable role model. Personally I would not do the things that she has done but all in all she is her own person and she can do what she wants, also she makes so pretty awesome music. I loved all her albums be it Hannah or Miley and I listened to Miley's hit 7 things on repeat as a child, and last year she released a comeback single of 'We can't' stop' then her debut album Bangerz and because I liked her music I went out and brought he CD and memorised all of the songs because they were all catchy.

So the whole point of this is that on Tuesday 6th May 2014 I went to the O2 Arena in London to see her in concert. Her new tour is in honour of her album and is called the Bangerz Tour 2014. here is my expirience and what I thought of it, I didn't manage to get any photos of Miley only videos.

( Photo: 3 tickets to see Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour at the O2 Arena in London) 

My dad booked us three tickets to her concert and I was so happy when I found out because I'd mentioned I wanted to go and he actually got me tickets. I asked my sister to go with me and we had a spare ticket so she asked her friend to come with us too.

(Photo: A panorama of The O2 Arena in London filled with cheering people and colourful balloons before the concert actually stared, the balloons were taken down just as Miley was due to come on stage.)

The atmosphere was hyped when you arrived and as people were talking, cheering and screaming waiting for Miley to come on stage. The lights were on and you were able to see the big stage and colourful balloons all around the arena.

(Photo: before the concert stared waiting for Miley to come on stage! Me-right, My sister-middle and Cath my sisters really nice friend-left)

We were all really excited but I was the only one who knew all of the songs and enjoyed it the most.

 

(Photo: During the song 'Adore You' everyone took their flashlights out and the whole arena lit up)

Everyone had their flashlights on and it created a really cool atmosphere, everyone was singing along, Miley sung really good as well.

     

(Photo: During 'Can't be Tamed' a bit inflatable dog was on stage, it was supposed to be Floyd who was Miley's dog that recently passed away) 

     

(Photo: Front of one my T-Shirt I brought, there were loads but I chose this one)

This t-shirt was £25 but there were other t-shirts and merchandise which were more expensive.

     

(Photo: Back of the T-Shirt I brought showing the list of Countries in Europe she went to) 

Overall I loved this concert and am so glad I got to go, this was also the first concert Miley performed after coming out of hospital which was lucky for me but she was awesome and it was so much fun. I can now say I have been to 2 Miley cyrus concerts as I went to the Wonderworld tour when I was 9. 

Sorry for the month after post, hope you enjoyed and my next blog will be on a beauty product...

Thanks for reading

To buy official merch n' stuff click below: 

http://www.mileycyrus.com

Kara xoxo

EOS: Evolution of Smooth Lip Balms

When I was out in America I went into Walgreens and and looked up and down the makeup isles for ages deciding what to buy but I was pretty certain about getting as many of these as I could get my hands on...(or afford).

At only $3.29 each I got 6 eos lip balms and gave two to my friends which were the pomegranate and the blueberry acai, I kept for myself Srawberry Sorbet (my fav out of my 4) , summer fruits (which I also love), honeydew and tangerine, I decided not to buy the sweet mint because I am not a big fan of mint lip balms. 

These lip balms come in cute packaging and are in the shape of sphere. I think the design is creative and actually quite cool, they last a long time depending on how often you use them and they are super smooth, I now rely upon these as a day to day lip balm to keep my lips smooth and hydrated.

I recommend the summer fruits and strawberry sorbet ones as they are my two favourite flavours.

These are relatively cheap and you can get them here for $3.29:

http://evolutionofsmooth.com/blueberry-acai-smooth-sphere-lip-balm.html 

Or you can get them in America in a drugstore or Walgreens where I got mine, these are currently not avaliable in the UK.

Kara xx

Nivea Body Lotion

I find Nivea a very trustworthy brand, I have brought many of their products and have never been very disappointed. Once again they have failed to let me down when I brought this moisturizer. It is called 'Nivea Irresistibly Smooth Body Lotion' and I purchased it to take on holiday with me as it's a mini 75ml bottle. It says:

     -24 hour softness

      -For Normal Skin

       -Smooth Sensation

-Shea Butter  

I disagree about the 24 hour softness because when I used it my skin didn't feel soft for 24 hours, but i do think that it gives you softness for most of they day. I have very sensitive and dry skin so for me this does nothing but make me feel smooth and soft which it should but as it's for normal skin it doesn't help with my dry skin, however it doesn't irritate my skin as it's very sensitive. I like Shea Butter because it smells really good and always has a smooth and soft feeling to it so for me this lotion having Shea Butter in it is a bonus.

I am aware that you can buy bigger bottles of this and in the future I will do so. Here is the 75ml travel bottle if anyone wants to try it first, it;s only 89p which is very good:

http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Irresistibly-Smooth-Body-Lotion-75ml_1040153/

Here you can get the same product but specially for dry skin, it's a different bottle but exactly the same product:

http://www.superdrug.com/nivea/nivea-irresistably-smooth-body-lot-250ml/invt/564699&bklist=

Thanks*

Kara'xo

Smashbox Precision Concealer Brush #5

So I've know of Smashbox cosmetics for some time now and have been debating over whether or not to buy one of their products as they are not as upmarket as other brands and wasn't sure how trustworthy they were. I have also been looking to buy a new concealer brush as my Channel one was getting old and the bristles were coming out. I was out shopping one day and came across Smashbox and thought why not give it a try, I looked through the makeup brushes to find they only had two different ones in stock, an eye shadow brush and to my luck, the precision concealer brush.



I found the design sleek and simple but stylish, with an easy handle the perfect shape to fit into your hand. I wasn't sure about buying it but I decided to in the end, i even thought about getting their starter box but thought against it, just trying out one thing at a time. I had read some things about smashbox and everything had been good so I was hoping i would like their products just as much as other people do.

The rounded edges and wide base allow for effortless blending, while the pointed tip ensures accurate application and perfect results.It isn't harsh or rough on your skin and it's flat and thin which enables ultra-precise use in hard to reach places such as the inner corner of the eye and along the lower lash line. I highly recommend this brush as it is worth the buy.

I managed to get it for £12 in a sale but it is normally £16, which I think is quite expensive for a brush like this even though it is rather good, if you want to try it out you can get it here:

http://www.boots.com/en/Smashbox-Precision-Concealer-Brush-5_1271626/

Thanks*

Kara 

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Ted Baker:Shimmering Days-Glittering Nights

 So Christmas has come around and gone again&I got some new things which i thought i'd write about today.

Ted Baker. I received this from my sister and i was more than happy not really expecting a present as nice and expensive as this. The Christmas before (2012) she brought Ted Baker's signature and biggest hit, the bag with the bow on it, which was great until it broke and got glitter all over my things. I'm hoping that this pallet stays as good as it has been already because i will use it a lot. 

The Pallet is shaped like a thick book and closes together magnetically. When you open it there are two sides revealed, one is light pink and the other is a dark purple kind of color In the middle is a small mirror. The light pink side says 'Shimmering Days' and the dark purple side says 'Glittering Nights'. The design is neat but girly using soft colors and a flowery pattern to make it look fancier, i find it very appealing. 

 The 'Shimmering Days' side of the make up book contains the following:

-2 different colored blushers 

-3 different colored eye shadows

-A mini blusher brush

-A mini Lip gloss

-A mini double sided eye-shadow brush

This kit has the basics for your daily make up. The blushers and eye-shadows do not have names so i have named them myself. In the picture furthest to the left it shows the 2 blushes, the first I have called Cocoa and the second I have named Rouge. They are both very natural colors and look good to wear every day. 

The picture at the very top shows the 3 different eye-shadows, the one at the very top I have called Simply Skin, the middle 2nd down I have called Tanned Nude and the 3rd one I have called Shining Bronze. Once again, each of them are very natural colors and do not stand out too much but are still noticeable, I wear these colors on a day to day basis and never get bored because they always make my eyes look fresh and simple.

The picture furthest to the right shows the Lip Gloss and the mini double ended eye-shadow brush, the lip gloss is quite sticky but stays on and shows very well, it comes out a light pink color and is a rather natural shade but shows enough to make a statement, I would give this the name of Candy Floss because of its light color. The eye-shadow brush is very good for dusting the color over yours eyes but to get a fuller effect i would use a different eye-shadow brush.

The bottom picture shows the mini blush brush, it is perfect for applying the blush to your checks because it dusts just the right amount over and is gentle on your skin.

The 'Glittering Nights' side of the make up book contains:

-2 different colored blushers 

-3 different colored eye shadows

-A mini blusher brush

-A mini Lip gloss

-A mini double sided eye-shadow brush

This kit has the basics for your evening or going out make up. Once again I have named them myself. In the picture furthest to the right there are the 2 blushes which I have named French Rose and Bubblegum. They are bright colors, good to make you stand out in the evening in different lighting.

The eye-shadows I have called (from top to bottom) Iron Grey, Claret Purple&Glam Rock Black. They are once again stand out colors but not too obscure that they look horrible or are too over the top. 

The picture furthest to the right shows the mini lip gloss and the double ended eye-shadow brush, the Lip Gloss is sticky like the other one but stays on and stands out, I have named this Scarlet Passion.

The bottom picture shows the blush brush. 

This side is perfect for your night out, it has flashy colors that all work well together.

I love this makeup book and think it is defiantly worth a buy. I use this as often as I can over all of my other makeup products because of how handy it is to have and how easy it is to use. Ted Baker has made this simple but elegant.

I have seen this in boots for £16.00 or on E-bay for a bit more but I couldn't find it online.

But look out for it as its such a good thing to have in your make up bag.

http://presscentre.boots-uk.com/boots/image-library/christmas/christmas-2013/gifts-for-women/ted-baker/

This is the page for the Ted Baker Christmas gifts from boots. It is on there.

Thanks*

Kara'xo

Maybelline Baby Lips

Babay Lips are here. While they have been out in America for a long time the UK has been patiently waiting to get their hands on them and now they finally can. There have been 6 Baby Lips released in the UK and i have collected them all. They are not all the same as the ones in America but some are. 

There are 6 different Baby Lips. 3 of them are clear and 3 of them are coloured. The colours are Pink, Red and Nude. The clear ones each have a different scent and use.  

The first one is called Hydrate and it comes in a Blue tube with Pink writing on the clear lid. It smells a bit like Haribo's and sweets. It Hydrate's your lips and makes them feel refreshed and juicy.

The next is called Intense Care and comes in a Yellow tube with orange writing on the clear lid. It smells of cherry bakewells and it is my favourite smelling one of them all. It makes your lips feel smooth and soft because it cares for your lips.

The 3rd is called Mint Fresh  and comes in a green tube with purple writing on the clear lid. It smells of peppermint or chewing gum. It makes your lips tingle when you apply it leaving your lips feeling refreshed. 

The 4th is called Cherry me and comes in a orange tube with red writing on the clear lid. It smells of cherries. It make you lips feel soft and juicy. It comes out a light red colour when applied to your lips.

The 5th one is called Pink Punch and comes in a pink tube with yellow writing on the clear lid. It smells of strawberries. It leaves your lips smooth when applied. It comes out a bright pink colour on your lips. This is my least favourite out of all the baby lips because of the colour it comes out. 

The last one is called Peach Kiss and comes in a purple tube with nude coloured writing on the clear lid. It smells of peaches. When applied to your lips it make them feel smooth and glossy. It comes out a glittery nude colour. 

I love the packaging of the baby lips. The different colour tubes with the different colour writing on the lids. I think it gives them a very cute feel. I like to put these in my pocket or bag when I'm going out and apply them whenever I feel like it. These are such cute lips balms and I am in love with them already. 

I find it hard to choose which one is my favourite because I like them all so much. You can purchase these at most stores but i didn't find mine until i got to the counter to pay for my other bits, just look for them.

You can also get them here for £2.99 - http://www.superdrug.com/lips/maybelline-baby-lips-balm-repair/invt/706859&bklist=

Kara x